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February 25, 2026
How to use on-the-turn milk to make an Italian classic
Maiale al latte pairs tender pork with a creamy, caramelised sauce – and saves old milk from a down-the-sink fate
TL;DR
- An estimated 300,000 tonnes of milk are wasted annually in the UK.
- Milk past its 'best-before' date can often still be used for cooking if it passes the sniff test.
- Maiale al latte involves braising pork in milk, which splits and thickens into a rich, caramelized sauce.
- The recipe includes pork shoulder, aromatics like garlic and sage, lemon zest, and whole milk.
- The pork is seasoned, seared, then slowly simmered in milk for about 1.5 hours until tender.
- The resulting sauce is reduced to a savory consistency and served over the pulled pork.
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